Tag Archives: Hosea 12

walking dead

devotional post # 2137 Hosea 12:14-13:3 Hos 12:14 Ephraim has bitterly irritated him; so his Lord will leave his death sentence on him and will repay him because his disgrace. Hos 13:1 When Ephraim spoke, there was terror; he had … Continue reading

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prophecy for hire

devotional post # 2136 Hosea 12:10-13 Hos 12:10 I spoke onto the prophets; it was I who made many visions, and gave parables at the hand of prophets. Hos 12:11 Because there is iniquity in Gilead, they will surely come … Continue reading

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back to shacks

devotional post # 2135 Hosea 12:7-9 Hos 12:7 A merchant, in whose hands are dishonest scales, he loves to cheat. Hos 12:8 Ephraim has said, “Not me, I am rich; I have found wealth for myself; in all my labors … Continue reading

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keep fighting

devotional post # 2134 Hosea 12:1-6 Hos 12:1 Ephraim feeds on wind and chases the east wind all day long; they keep coming up with more falsehood and violence; they make a contract with Assyria, and oil is transported to … Continue reading

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no sting?

Hosea 11:12-13:16 Israel has ignored the heritage of her ancestor/namesake.  She has plunged herself into idolatry and sin. God asks himself “Shall I ransom them from the power of Sheol?”  and then repeats the same question “Shall I redeem them … Continue reading

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